Fostering diversity to prepare for a globalized industry
An important part of the student experience is providing ample opportunities to work not just with diverse team structures, but with diverse people. Our student body has represented 25 countries and 49 U.S. states plus D.C, and over half of our current student enrollment is international. We are a Women in STEM advocate and a hub of diverse educational backgrounds, bringing together students from a wide range of undergraduate degrees and majors including computer science, fine art, business, psychology, communication, and more.
This diversity allows our program to foster an inclusive learning environment that promotes a wide range of perspectives, enriches the collaborative experience in team-based projects, and prepares students for working in globalized industry environments.
View a sampling of some of the work our students have done
A Day in the Life of a Guildhall student
Student Life
Student Activities
Through our Student Activity Committee (SAC), our internal student organization that plans and sponsors student activities, we foster fun and community across our Guildhall student body. Activities have often included virtual and board game nights, potlucks, happy hours, welcome activities for new students, and more. Students volunteer for the committee, and leaders are elected.
Apart from SAC-sponsored events, students enjoy socializing in Ford Hall's Cafe and lounge spaces, playing video and board games and solving puzzles together, making momentos, and sharing bits of culture like sampling cuisine from their home country. We keep some of our memories in a trophy case in Ford Hall, collecting and displaying keepsakes from student experiences, events, awards, alumni gifts, and more. We love to encourage this rich, connected experience.
Though 51²è¹Ý Guildhall's GameLab, you can also enjoy extracurricular social events such as visits to local game studios and networking happy hours with alumni and local developers, as well as special lunchtime speaking presentations that are co-hosted between our GameLab and Career Services departments.
Learn more about 51²è¹Ý Guildhall's GameLab
Check out some of our past visiting speakers
Learn more about 51²è¹Ý Guildhall Career Services
Explore the many ways we work with industry partners
51²è¹Ý and Dallas Life
The is recognized as one of the top places in the U.S. to live, work, learn and play. It is the nation's 4th largest metropolitan area; a leading center for business, innovation, culture and service; one of the birth places of the video game industry; and home to a growing ecosystem of game studios, app developers and tech companies.
Here, you can find great arts and entertainment, delicious restaurants, and convenient shopping options just steps away from the 51²è¹Ý campus. Dallas is a large city with a vibrant culture and lifestyle. We encourage our students to explore and enjoy.
On campus, you can find a vibrant student lifestyle as well. Many events are available for students, and you can visit to check out what's happening now. Whether you are looking for art, music, theater, inspiring speakers, enriching extracurricular educational workshops, sports and tailgating, faith-based services, or something else, 51²è¹Ý offers a wide variety of experiences to enjoy.
Check out 51²è¹Ý Guildhall's recent news and events
Learn more about living in Dallas
51²è¹Ý Student Life
51²è¹Ý Guildhall Student Resources
Our program offers many resources for 51²è¹Ý Guildhall students as they enroll, during their time in our program, and beyond. This includes financial aid, enrollment services, career planning, health services, and more.
Questions? Contact: Admissions | Student Services | Career Services
- Housing — Finding a place to live around campus is an easy process with many apartment communities nearby. For more information, please see our housing page.
- Job Searching — 51²è¹Ý Guildhall Career Services helps all students prepare for employment in the gaming industry. Past students have gone to work at hundreds of studios and tech companies around the world.
- — ISSS provides immigration services, advocacy, and support to students on F or J visas.
- Common questions — A list of the most common questions and answers can be found on our FAQ page. For additional questions or additional student services needs you don't see covered on this page, please contact Matthew O'Neill, who will be happy to help you.
Helpful Links For Guildhall Students
Career Fair
Academic Calendar
Guildhall News & Events